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Mohamad Fakih: Why Kindness is Paramount

World Vision Canada CEO Michael Messenger talks to Mohamad Fakih, CEO of Paramount Fine Foods, about World Food Day and building community.

In the News Hunger is now killing more people than COVID-19

A recent World Vision report found that since the pandemic was declared, soaring food prices combined with lockdown-induced job losses and disrupted nutrition services have made healthy food out-of-reach for 3 billion people.

In the News Food crisis: is a worldwide food shortage imminent?

Food crises have worsened around the world. If current trends continue, the world will be unable to deliver on its commitment to eradicate hunger by 2030. Learn more.

In the News Malnutrition: How it hurts people, societies and the world

Malnutrition harms the world’s children, steals their futures and hampers development in their societies. But is malnutrition always what you’d expect?

From the Field Empowering families to prevent the spread of COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases began to spread across Kenya, mom Edith became concerned about the impact of the disease on herself, her four children and her unborn baby.

In the News The basics of food security (and how it’s tied to everything)

What is food security and why is it important? Discover its links to health, agriculture, women's empowerment, climate change and how you can help.

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A reminder of the why supporters of World Vision strive to improve the lives of children and families.

From the Field Cyclone Idai: Long-term recovery lifts off with Food for Assets

Food for Assets reached more than 161,000 individuals in Mozambique and helped empower Cyclone Idai survivors like 15-year-old Paulito and his mom to take ownership over their community’s rejuvenation.

In the News What is famine? Definition, facts and how to help

In Canada, where most families have enough to eat, it's easy to become complacent about the idea of hunger. In the developing world, it's a different story.

From the Field The Magic of a Mom Group

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a village to support a new mother.

From the Field Helping instil confidence in new moms

Mary, 27, lives in Kenya and she’s a first-time mom to a baby boy born this past May. Even though caring for baby Festus is new to Mary, she is confident because she’s armed with the right knowledge to help Festus achieve his development and growth milestones.

The garden of promises: how Chansamone feeds her family during COVID-19

Lettuce, chilis, cucumbers, long beans, corns - Chansamone’s garden abounds of fresh and appetizing vegetables. A fence made of cactus protects the rich flora grown with natural, non-chemical fertilizers. A garden that will provide food for her and the 13 members of her household.